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Tag Archives: home
How to spruce up your new home on a budget
Buying a new home is expensive. And I’m not just talking about the thousands you spend actually buying the house – I’m also talking about the “extras,” i.e. realizing that you don’t have a laundry hamper, plunger or any furniture … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Do it yourself, Real estate
Tagged Ashley Wislock, DIY, DIY projects, do it yourself, home, home owner, home owners, homes, house, project, projects, real estate, TheStreet
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Are Apple robots next?
TheStreet talks to a tech analyst who thinks Apple’s next venture could be an in-home robot
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Technology, TheStreet
Tagged apple, home, home robot, home robots, irobot, robot, robots, siri, tech, technology, TheStreet
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Spice up your outdoor space
Tis the season for staycations and cookouts – or at the very least gathering with your friends in the backyard and just relaxing with a cool drink. But sometimes getting your outdoor space ready for some fun can seem overwhelming. … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Real estate, TheStreet, Your money
Tagged backyard, backyards, deck, decks, decor, DIY, DIY projects, furniture, garden, gardens, home, home decor, homes, outdoor, outdoor space, outdoors, patio, patio furniture, patios, real estate, space, staycation, TheStreet
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More information about Comcast’s new “smart home” program
Last week, I had the opportunity to sit down with Comcast spokesman Bob Grove and talk about Comcast’s new “Xfinity Home” program, which manages a home’s security and can monitor your energy usage. As a follow-up, I recently spoke with … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Comcast, Real estate
Tagged business, Comcast, dogs, home, home security, home technology, mobile, mobile technology, pet, pets, real estate, reporting, security, security systems, smart home, smart homes, tech, technology, xfinity, xfinity home
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So, that’s how you get a free furnace filter
Nearly two weeks ago, I wrote about my experiences at the York Builders Association Home Show and how I noticed visitors walking around with what appeared to be complimentary furnace filters. At the time, I wondered which vendor had opted … Continue reading
Were those free furnace filters at the home show?
Ok, the crowds weren’t huge, but I feel that those who did attend learned a lot. Last week, Cathy Hirko, Buffy Andrews and I spoke at the York Builders Association Home Show. Our two presentations focused on how to get information into the … Continue reading
Posted in Jobs, Real estate, Sean Adkins, Week in Biz, Your money
Tagged furnace, heating, home, home heating, home show, homes, YDR, York, York County, york daily record, York PA
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Get ready for higher natural gas prices
Soon, residents may open their natural gas bills with a groan. As soon as this week, state legislators could approve a bill that would impose an impact fee on natural gas producers. Right now, Pennsylvania is the only state which … Continue reading
Posted in Do it yourself, payment, Sean Adkins, Your money
Tagged bill, bills, fracking, gas, gas drilling, gas prices, heat, heating, home, home heating, natural gas, PA, Pennsylvania, pennsylvania law, Pennsylvania legislation, sean adkins, utilities, utility bill, utility bills
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Save my door frame!
I have two dogs and, while they’re fun to be around, they can destructive. My Cocker Spaniel, Luke, has taken to clawing the door frame that leads into my mudroom. I assume he’s under the impression that, by digging into … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer issues, Sean Adkins, Your money
Tagged home, improvement, sean adkins
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